There is established the following schedule of fees to be collected upon the construction of new buildings and improvements within the city. Such fees shall be used for construction of trunk and collector drainage facilities as defined in this chapter.
A. Whenever a change in the use of parcel of land occurs, which would require a drainage fee greater than the fee which was required for the prior use, the fee shall be computed at the rate required in this chapter for the new use less the amount of any drainage fees which have been previously paid for the parcel of land. In the event such fee previously paid exceeds the fee required for the proposed use, no refund of the difference shall be made.
B. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the fees required by this section will be due and payable at such time as a building permit is issued, or improvement plans for the construction of street or subdivision improvements are approved by the department of public works, or improvements are constructed which, as determined by the city engineer, impair the perviousness of the surface of land; except, however, when frontage improvements are placed at the option of the owner and not as a requirement of the department of public works, the city engineer may defer such fees until a building permit is issued or such improvements impairing the perviousness of the surface are constructed.
C. For the purposes of this section, the "gross area of the site" is defined as that area of the site including the area to the centerline of all abutting streets. Easements for underground facilities, setback areas and other areas not denying the owner's use thereof shall be included in the gross area.
D. The city finance officer shall keep accurate records concerning the collection of fees under this chapter. Such records shall set forth the amount of fees paid as to each parcel of land or improvement to which the fees apply.
E. All fees and credits as defined in this chapter shall be rounded to the nearest dollar.
(Ord. 539 (part), 1988).